VIANODE


Associated tags: Elkem, CO2, Altor Equity Partners, Renewable energy, Altor, EV, Lithium, EVS, Safety, NOK

Locations: NORWAY, NEW YORK, NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE

Vianode selected IPCEI EUBatin associated partner to support accelerated industrialisation of Europe's battery value chain

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has been selected as an associated partner in the EU's Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) EUBatin program to support accelerated industrialisation of a low-carbon battery value chain.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has been selected as an associated partner in the EU's Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) EUBatin program to support accelerated industrialisation of a low-carbon battery value chain.
  • IPCEI EUBatin is the second part of a two-stage IPCEI program seeking to drive industrialisation across the battery value chain.
  • The battery IPCEI programs include public support of EUR 6 billion which is expected to trigger around EUR 14 billion in additional private investments.
  • Vianode is a vehicle for industrial scale-up of sustainable battery materials production and decarbonisation of the EV and battery value chains.

Vianode appoints Howard Ormonroyd as CFO, bringing extensive experience in financing large-scale materials and infrastructure projects

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has appointed Howard Ormonroyd as CFO.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has appointed Howard Ormonroyd as CFO.
  • "Howard adds a unique combination of financial expertise and extensive experience from the energy, industrial and renewables markets, together with global managerial competence.
  • Ormonroyd has a proven track record of facilitating large and attractive financing for rapidly growing companies.
  • Vianode is positioning to meet increasing demand for batteries and anode graphite solutions driven by global electrification and EV deployment.

Vianode appoints Howard Ormonroyd as CFO, bringing extensive experience in financing large-scale materials and infrastructure projects

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has appointed Howard Ormonroyd as CFO.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has appointed Howard Ormonroyd as CFO.
  • "Howard adds a unique combination of financial expertise and extensive experience from the energy, industrial and renewables markets, together with global managerial competence.
  • Ormonroyd has a proven track record of facilitating large and attractive financing for rapidly growing companies.
  • Vianode is positioning to meet increasing demand for batteries and anode graphite solutions driven by global electrification and EV deployment.

Vianode appoints Dr. Stefan Bergold, a seasoned battery executive as CCO to lead commercialisation of sustainable anode graphite solutions

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stefan Bergold as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stefan Bergold as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • Bergold will lead Vianode's commercialisation focused on developing long-term customer partnerships in North America and Europe.
  • Vianode's ambition is to decarbonise battery and EV value chains and create long-term value for stakeholders and society through industrial-scale supply of low-emission anode graphite solutions.
  • I share the commitment to decarbonise global transport through the battery and EV value chains and look forward to joining a strong and committed Vianode team," says Stefan Bergold.

Vianode appoints Dr. Stefan Bergold, a seasoned battery executive as CCO to lead commercialisation of sustainable anode graphite solutions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stefan Bergold as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stefan Bergold as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • Bergold will lead Vianode's commercialisation focused on developing long-term customer partnerships in North America and Europe.
  • Vianode's ambition is to decarbonise battery and EV value chains and create long-term value for stakeholders and society through industrial-scale supply of low-emission anode graphite solutions.
  • I share the commitment to decarbonise global transport through the battery and EV value chains and look forward to joining a strong and committed Vianode team," says Stefan Bergold.

Vianode selected for grant award from EU Innovation Fund for large-scale battery materials plant

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Friday, July 14, 2023

OSLO, Norway, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, has been selected for a EUR 90 million EU Innovation Fund grant preparation for a large-scale plant to upscale innovative production of synthetic graphite.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, has been selected for a EUR 90 million EU Innovation Fund grant preparation for a large-scale plant to upscale innovative production of synthetic graphite.
  • The grant is awarded by the European Commission through the EU Innovation Fund and is part of a EUR 3.6 billion award to 41 large-scale clean tech projects.
  • "The grant demonstrates the European Commission's conviction in Vianode as a prominent vehicle to cut greenhouse gas emissions and drive technological innovation through a scalable and competitive value proposition.
  • Financial governmental support is one of several key framework conditions necessary to succeed with responsible electrification in Europe," says Hans Erik Vatne, interim CEO and COO in Vianode.

Burkhard Straube joins Vianode as new CEO

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.
  • Straube, who has extensive international leadership experience from SGL Carbon, BASF and DyStar, will begin as Vianode CEO on 1 October 2023.
  • Backed by three strong owners, Elkem, Norsk Hydro and Altor, I am impressed with what Vianode has done so far and really looking forward to becoming a part of the Vianode team," says Burkhard Straube.
  • Hans Erik Vatne will join Vianode effective 15 May and replaces Asbjørn Søvik as interim CEO, till Straube joins as permanent CEO and Vatne continues as COO.

Burkhard Straube joins Vianode as new CEO

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 15, 2023

Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.
  • Straube, who has extensive international leadership experience from SGL Carbon, BASF and DyStar, will begin as Vianode CEO on 1 October 2023.
  • Backed by three strong owners, Elkem, Norsk Hydro and Altor, I am impressed with what Vianode has done so far and really looking forward to becoming a part of the Vianode team," says Burkhard Straube.
  • Hans Erik Vatne will join Vianode effective 15 May and replaces Asbjørn Søvik as interim CEO, till Straube joins as permanent CEO and Vatne continues as COO.

Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy raises Vianode flag at site of new battery materials plant

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

PORSGRUNN, Norway, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aasland was welcomed by Vianode's general manager Stian Madshus, together with representatives from Elkem, Hydro and Altor as well as local government officials, and raised Vianode's flag at the site.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday 8 November, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland visited the site of Vianode's first industrial-scale plant for sustainable battery materials at Herya Industripark in Norway.
  • Vianode, owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, produces advanced battery materials with a greener footprint.
  • The company will invest around NOK 2 billion to create new industrial jobs and provide critical battery materials.
  • "The establishment of an industrial-scale plant for sustainable battery materials at Herya represents a historic step for Vianode and its owners.

Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy raises Vianode flag at site of new battery materials plant

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2022

PORSGRUNN, Norway, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aasland was welcomed by Vianode's general manager Stian Madshus, together with representatives from Elkem, Hydro and Altor as well as local government officials, and raised Vianode's flag at the site.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday 8 November, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland visited the site of Vianode's first industrial-scale plant for sustainable battery materials at Herya Industripark in Norway.
  • Vianode, owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, produces advanced battery materials with a greener footprint.
  • The company will invest around NOK 2 billion to create new industrial jobs and provide critical battery materials.
  • "The establishment of an industrial-scale plant for sustainable battery materials at Herya represents a historic step for Vianode and its owners.